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	"id": "4136145",
	"title": "Developing Strong Personal Statements",
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	"description": "\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EJoin us for the Statement of Purpose Workshop, a collaboration between UCF Graduate and Professional School Prep (GPS Prep) and the UCF Writing Center.\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\u000A\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThis 90‑minute interactive workshop is designed for students preparing personal statements for graduate and professional school applications. Participants will gain a clear understanding of how admissions committees use personal statements, what distinguishes statements, and common pitfalls that weaken applications. Attendees will practice strategies for shaping their experiences, values, and goals into a focused, persuasive statement aligned with their target programs and effective ways to incorporate AI tools into the brainstorming, drafting, and revision process while maintaining originality and voice.\u003C/span\u003E\u003Cspan\u003E\u0026nbsp\u003B\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/p\u003E",
	"location": "Virtual",
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	"virtual_url": "https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1953645/share_preview",
	"registration_link": "https://ucf.joinhandshake.com/events/1953645/share_preview",
	"registration_info": "Please RSVP via your Handshake account.",
	"starts": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400",
	"ends": "Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:30:00 -0400",
	"ongoing": "False",
	"category": "Workshop/Conference",
	"tags": ["#writingcenter","#personalstatements","#writing","#gpsprep"],
	"contact_name": "Heba Akbar",
	"contact_phone": "4078231284",
	"contact_email": "heba.akbar@ucf.edu",
	"url": "https://events.ucf.edu/event/4136145/developing-strong-personal-statements/"
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